Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-04
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
JOHN 0. BROWN THE UNANIMOUS
CHOICE FOR MAYOR.
A Harmonious Conventional Dearth
of Candidates-TheP Platform
and Resolutions.

The Democratic City Convention met In
the Clunie Opera House last evening fol-
the purpose of nominating ticket to be
voted at the municipal election, to take
place in this city on Tuesday next The
delegates occupied seats in the parquet,
while the dress circle and gallery were
crowded with spectators. The Convention
was a representative one, containing many
of the first citizens of the community, was
intelligent, orderly, and proceeded with a
degree of decorum unusual in such bodies,
and particularly so of the Democratic party.
James c. Kelly, Chairman of the City
Central Committee, called the Convention
to order and briefly stated its object. He
said that the Convention could-if they
worked tremendously, all pulled together
could and would name the next Mayor of
the city. [Applause.l He said the first
thing in order was the selection OF tenn
porary Chairman.
DR.. H. L. Nichols placed in nomination
Richard NJ Clarken, who was nominated
by reclamation.
In assuming the Craftsmanship of the
Convention, Mr.. Clarken returned his
thanks for the distinguished honor. He
congratulated the Democratic party that
was able to assemble so many free, intelli-
gent and untrammeled gentlemen, who
had come together to discharge trust
sacred to every freeman-the nomination
of men for official position whose recon-
mendation for the position was their ac-
knowledged fitness and not the
MERE CREATURES OF POLITICAL FAVOR.
You have assembled to select the very
best men for public positions, and upon
your heads be the responsibility of choos-
ing the best men. Our political opponents
met the other night under the guise OF
Convention, but in reality assembled SIM
ply to accept the nominations previously
made by the powers that be. That Con-
yention had no more to do with the max
ing up of that ticket than you have. You
know it, we all know it, and no one knows
it better than the rank and file of the Re-
publican party. We must act our part
well, do our duty honestly, openly, and
with that freedom of action that must COM
mend itself to every fair-minded and intel
ligent elector. The American people are
not slow to appreciate square dealing they
honor disposition on the part of any por
ton of the community to act squarely !;
they abhor boss rule, and
THEY WILL "sNow IT UNDER"
at the ballot-box when fully aroused to
the situation. Their candidate is gentle
man reared in this city. Nothing can be
said of him personally, or as business
man. However, we have before US the
bonded Indebtedness, and the situation de-
mands that we select man for the high
and honorable position of Mayor of this
city, who can and will defend tor you the
best interest of every man, woman and
child in this city who pays cent of tax.
We are in a wilderness and we must nomi-
nate Moses who is able to lead US out OF
bondage. [Applause.] We are on the eve
of great boom. its approach has been no.
ticed afar, its rustling is heard, and we
want-nay, we must have-a man who
will not greet the newcomer with
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT
That it will take years to level down. We
must have-the best interests of the city
demand it-a man who will dare to do
his duty regardless of party affiliations or
business complications, and in whose in
tegrity and ability there can be no mistake.
Don't let the idea run away with you that
because we are in the minority we have no
show. Put up good candidates-men who
command the honor, respect and esteem OF
all men who have no political entangle
ments of questionable character, and you
will win. Remember that upon the proper
conduct of political parties successful and
pure government depends.
W. S. Harris and George Pickett were
elected temporary Secretaries.
J. w. Hughes moved that committee.
of five be appointed on platform and reso-
lutions. Carried.
The chair appointed as such committee
J. w. Hughes, Thos. Fox, G. NJ. Harrison,
DR.. II. l.. Nichols and Matt. T. johnson.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The following order of business was
agreed upon LIST. The temporary officers
declared to be permanent ones. I'd. Nom
ination of a Committeman-at-Lar Sd.
Election of two Committeeman from each
Ward. 4th Nominations as follows:
Mayor, Auditor, Collector Assessor, Fire
Commissioners, Trustees of the City Lii
brary.
Tim Sweeney was elected Sergeant-at-
Arms.
THE PLATFORM.
The Committee on Platform submitted
the following report, which was unanl-
mously adopted:
Be it Resolred That we again affirm the prin
ciples of the Democratic party, and we most
heartily endorse the administration OF President
Grover Cleveland as tending TO foster, guard
and develop the best interests in our '-.iited
country; and whereas, we have n-.v in CON
yention tonight to place ticket in the field for
municipal officers, be it further
ReSolred. That 1t IS with pride that we point to
our candidates, in the past who have filled city
Offices and their records i'll municipal affairs, as
being honest, economical, and for the best inter
eStz of the city. That taxes have been lower,
more city wO.k accomplished and greater
improvements made TO our levee, sewer aud
drainage systems under Democratic admin
isration Of city affairs than under previous
boards.
PesoIred. That III relation to the funded debt
we believe that Just and honest compromise
should be effected that 1t would allay the doubt,
uncertainty and obScurity that oyerhangs It,
take il out of the hands OF crafty manipulatorS
holding bonds, and settle The matter so that it
would rebound to the credit, prosperity and
future development of the city.
ResolUed, That we look with alarm upon the
spectacle of three formidable water companies
lighting to gain foothold in our fair city, with
the ultimate object of wrestling from our grasp
our only valuable piece CT property. the city
water works. We believe that the city should
have clear. pure, wholesome water, but
strong and true men must be placed at
the head of the Government to see that no
manipulators, no seheminS politicians saddle
us with water fiend that would in time enfold
us in its many arms and put US under load, in
coInparison with which our debt would be light,
indeed. Therefore, be 1t
Resolved That the Democratic party in Con-
yention assembled, feels called upon to point
out the hidden danger that now hides so inno-
Gently; and that. furthermore. we do depreeate
most emphatically the scheme OF any political
boss placing at the head of a municipal ticket
any innocent man. through whom he may work
to deliver over into the hand of mereiless,
grinding water monopoly our fair and prosper
Gus city.
Committeeman.
For Committeeman at large James c.
Kelly and NJ. ]. Burke were placed in
nomination. The roll was called with the
following result: Kelly go Burke 60.
Onmotion of Mr.. Burke, the nomination
of Kelly was made unanimous.
Mr.. Kelly was called on for speech, and
addressed the Convention briefly.
Just then Senator Cox came into the
Convention, and was loudly applauded. In
response to repeated calls, he arose
and made brief address. He
said he was pleased to be member
of the Convention, and more than pleased
to see so many Democrats present
vino were in dead earnest, and were going
INTO the fight to win. With united
Democracy the ticket could be elected. He
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